Position details
- Job title: Executive Level 1 (EL1) – Manager, Communication and Engagement
- Job reference: 25-11
- Employment type: Non-ongoing opportunity, full-time for 12 months
- Location: Canberra preferred; Remote working arrangements considered in other locations
- Applications close: 11:30pm AEST on Monday 6 April 2026
Position vacancy – Executive Level 1 – Manager, Communication and Engagement
Do you share our commitment to inclusive and respectful engagement? Do you have experience tailoring messaging to effectively multiple audiences via different channels? Are you willing to listen to the lived experiences of older people, their families and carers, and the voices of those who are often heard the least? If you are passionate about shaping the future of aged care and improving the lives of older Australians, this is your opportunity to make a difference.
About the role
Reporting to the Director, Communication and Engagement, the Manager will support team members to build their capability while fostering a high-performing and collaborative culture.
You will work in a small team to plan, develop, implement and evaluate internal and strategic communication plans and strategies. They will develop strong, trusted relationships with agency colleagues to anticipate and assess strategic communication and engagement needs. You’ll be responsible for developing a range of accessible and engaging material for various audiences, which may include social media and web and intranet content, reports, fact sheets, videos, newsletters, etc. You’ll provide expert communication advice to policy and program areas to inform planning processes including branding, market research, and best-practice communication approaches. Using web and data analytics, you’ll regularly report on the effectiveness of communication and engagement activities, identifying trends and recommending actions for improvements.
The role also supports stakeholder engagement activities, including responses to correspondence from the public; managing logistics and other arrangements for consultations, roundtables and focus groups; and developing regular newsletters on engagement activities and contributes to Parliamentary responses and ministerial correspondence.
More information
Refer to our job application kit for more information about this position. It contains details including the capabilities required, the contact officer and how to apply.
EL1 Manager, Communication and Engagement – Job application kit
